Chelsea Fantasy Guide 2026/27: Best Picks for Sleeper and Fantrax

Last updated: Gameweek 7 · October 13, 2026

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Best Chelsea fantasy assets

Morgan Rogers (Chelsea, MID)

Rogers ranks 1st in projected points next gameweek (12.14 InfoSport Points) and leads Chelsea midfielders in expected assists (1.23) and points per 90 (12.51). With 3 goals, 1 assist and 1.72 expected goals, he has delivered both actual production and chance creation in a midfield built around his movement and positioning.

João Pedro (Chelsea, FWD)

João Pedro sits 2nd across the whole squad in projected points (9.32) despite 75% chance of playing. His 15.54 points per 90 ranks 1st across all 22 Chelsea players, and he leads the club in assists (3) and expected goals (2.17), making him one of the league’s most efficient scorers when fit.

Maxence Lacroix (Chelsea, DEF)

Lacroix leads Chelsea in tackles (10) and ranks 2nd in clearances, blocks and interceptions (37), delivering 8.12 points per 90 in our model. For managers in category-scoring leagues like Sleeper and Fantrax, where defensive work is weighted higher than FPL, his volume makes him a premium cornerstone defender despite low FPL ownership (6.8%).

Set pieces and penalties

Cole Palmer and Estêvão Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves are Chelsea’s penalty takers, in that order. Reece James leads the corners and indirect free-kick list, followed by Neto, Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers, Estêvão and Malo Gusto. Reece James and Cole Palmer are the direct free-kick options, with Morgan Rogers and Neto also on the list.

Defensive value and clean-sheet outlook

Chelsea have conceded 10 goals across 5 matches, placing them 19th of 22 clubs in goals conceded. Clean sheets have been rare—the entire squad shares 0, tied for last place. However, the defensive unit generates significant tackle and clearance volume: Wesley Fofana leads all Chelsea players in clearances, blocks and interceptions (40), while Maxence Lacroix ranks 1st in tackles (10) and 2nd in defensive actions (37). This volume matters in category leagues, where tackles and clearances are scored separately.

The next three fixtures—Bournemouth (H, difficulty 3), Everton (A, difficulty 3) and Spurs (H, difficulty 2)—offer mixed defensive prospects. None are among the softest in the league, so clean sheets remain unlikely in the short term. Managers should prioritize Lacroix and Fofana for defensive volume rather than clean-sheet upside.

Fixture outlook

Chelsea face Bournemouth at home in gameweek 6 (difficulty 3), followed by an away trip to Everton (difficulty 3). Spurs visit Stamford Bridge in gameweek 8 (difficulty 2), then Chelsea travel to Manchester Utd in gameweek 9 (difficulty 4). An away fixture at Sunderland (gameweek 10, difficulty 3) and a home match against Leeds (gameweek 11, difficulty 3) complete the six-gameweek window. The Utd match stands out as the toughest test; Spurs at home presents the best fixture difficulty of the run.

Players to avoid

Reece James (Chelsea, DEF): Only 75% chance of playing and 43.8 expected minutes suggest significant availability risk and bench duty.

Cole Palmer (Chelsea, MID): While Palmer projects 7.97 points next gameweek, his 75% chance of playing and muscular injury flag make him a wait-and-see option before the gameweek deadline.

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea, MID): Only 1.3 expected minutes and 50% chance of playing due to calf injury make him unplayable for now.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best Chelsea player for fantasy?

Morgan Rogers projects 12.14 InfoSport Points next gameweek and ranks 1st in expected assists (1.23) and 3rd in points per 90 (12.51) across the squad. João Pedro edges him in per-90 efficiency (15.54) and leads in combined goals (3) and assists (3), but his 75% chance of playing makes Rogers the safer elite option in Sleeper and Fantrax this month.

Who takes penalties for Chelsea?

Cole Palmer is Chelsea’s primary penalty taker, with Estêvão Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves as backup. Palmer has converted 2 goals this season and ranks 3rd in expected goals (1.31), so penalty duty adds value beyond open-play chance creation.

Are Chelsea defenders good fantasy picks?

Chelsea defenders generate high tackle and clearance volume—Maxence Lacroix leads in tackles (10) and ranks 2nd in clearances/blocks/interceptions (37); Wesley Fofana ranks 1st in clearances (40). In category-scoring leagues, this volume is valuable. However, 0 clean sheets so far and 10 goals conceded limit traditional fantasy upside. Use them for defensive actions, not clean sheets.

Bottom line

Morgan Rogers and João Pedro are Chelsea’s elite fantasy options, offering both goal-scoring and creation that translate across all formats. For managers building category-heavy rosters in Sleeper or Fantrax, Chelsea midfielders like Rogers and Cole Palmer offer higher upside than the defensive unit, while Maxence Lacroix and Wesley Fofana remain starter-tier defenders for tackle and clearance production despite low FPL ownership.

Chelsea player stats

Season totals. CBI = clearances, blocks and interceptions combined.

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